DART service resumes in Downtown Dallas

Fire engine falls on DART tracks in Dallas

Repairs are being made to the DART tracks that were damaged when a Dallas fire engine fell off a bridge over the weekend. The work could affect both the morning and afternoon commute.

DALLAS - DART is back on track in Downtown Dallas on Wednesday afternoon after a falling fire engine did damage over the weekend.

Crews have worked since Sunday morning to reestablish power, put up poles and replace wiring damages when a Dallas fire engine fell off I-345 and onto the DART tracks below.

The crash happened at the intersection of all four rail lines in the area.

Trains began picking up passengers again at 1 p.m.

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"Our team here at DART extends our most sincere gratitude to our passengers for their patience during this time," said Bernard Jackson, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for DART in a statement. "While the accident was unexpected and quite severe in its impact, I am proud of the quick work across multiple teams to establish service to help our passengers reach their destinations."

DART previously hoped to have service back up and running by Wednesday evening.

Four firefighters were injured in the crash on Sunday morning.

They are now out of the hospital.